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galaxy
Definition:
(nou) a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people) (nou) tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall (nou) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡæləksi
Examples:
The image of the galaxy is wrong.
The scientists explored the galaxy.
Theaspect of the galaxy are peculiar.
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Common mistakes of galaxy pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners may place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "gal-ˈax-y." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈgæl.ə.ksi" in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: The first vowel sound may be pronounced as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct "æ" as in "galaxy." This can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice the "æ" sound by saying "cat" and "bat" to distinguish it.
- Ending sound omission: Some may drop the last syllable, saying "gal-ˈax" instead of the full "gal-ə-ˌksi." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Always articulate the final syllable clearly to ensure complete pronunciation.
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners might pronounce "galaxy" as a two-syllable word ("gal-xy") rather than the correct three syllables. The proper division is "ˈgæl.ə.ksi." Tip: Break the word into three parts when practicing to reinforce the correct syllable count.
- Consonant blending: Some may blend the sounds at the syllable junction, saying "gal-a-ksi" instead of clearly pronouncing each component. The correct pronunciation includes distinct sounds: "ˈgæl.ə.ksi." Tip: Slow down your speech to emphasize each syllable clearly.